As a professional track cyclist, I have always challenged myself, and I enjoy seeing how I cope when faced with the unknown.

I genuinely enjoy the process of making colourful, delicious food. But I do allow myself an occasional piece of chocolate - today I had a pastry. If I fancy something, I'll have it.

Being a track sprinter, when it's all about a thousandth of a second, there is no escaping the numbers every single day.

I was constantly being told I shouldn't talk so much about how I was feeling. They seemed to think I was giving too much away to my competitors. Showing signs of weakness. But I've always thought that was rubbish.

In tennis, you can have a bad set and still win. The part of track cycling that is difficult to find in other sports is that it's so final; there's no second chance if you make a mistake.

I worried I was a boyish shape. I always thought I might grow some, but it never happened.